18 courses with the subject NUR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NUR 140NURSING FUNDAMENTALS
This course introduces the student to the cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and communications skills needed to provide nursing care using the nursing process. Age-appropriate, psychosocial, and physical care based on individual needs is emphasized. The student will learn medical terminology, fundamental nursing skills, and concepts, including physical assessment, vital signs, mobility, hygiene, home-bound care, nutrition, infection control, safety, respiratory care, etc. Clinical laboratory experiences are scheduled with an emphasis on meeting the patient’s needs by performing basic nursing care. Responsibility, accountability, and ethical principles from NUR 145: Role Development of the Practical Nurse are applied in nursing practice. Course Hours: Lecture–75, Lab–120, Clinical–120 Credits–11 Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Practical Nursing Program
This course introduces the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as a member of the healthcare team, examines the scope of practice for the LPN as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, discusses nursing practice standards, and legal and ethical issues in nursing. Critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and the nursing process are discussed. The history of nursing and the development of nursing practice are presented. The effective use of therapeutic communication and developing nurse-patient relationships are discussed. Methods for reporting and recording client data are presented. Ethnic, cultural, and spiritual aspects of nursing care and their impact on clients' healthcare beliefs and practices are described. Delegation and Client teaching are introduced. Various healthcare delivery systems are discussed. Course Hours: Lecture–15, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–1 PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 172
This course introduces and expands upon the standards of practice relating to the principles of pharmacology for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The student is introduced to general as well as specific principles of pharmacology and medication administration while integrating pharmacological terminology, mathematics, and calculations. Medications are presented by body systems and drug classification. The various methods of preparing and administering medications are explored. Emphasis is placed on the legal aspects, personal responsibility, accountability, and professional ethics associated with medication administration. The course stresses the importance of the role of the LPN in safe and efficient medication administration including the value of communication, and documentation. Course Hours: Lecture–15, Lab–30, Clinical–0 Credits–2 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of NUR 140 & NUR 145
This course provides nursing students with comprehensive instruction in the technical and clinical aspects of intravenous (IV) therapy. It is designed to equip Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to safely and effectively perform IV therapy within the scope of practice. Topics covered include the purpose and indications for IV therapy, types of vascular access delivery devices, and the anatomy and physiology relevant to venipuncture and IV administration. The course emphasizes legal responsibilities, age-related considerations, fluid and electrolyte balance, and infection control practices essential to safe patient care. Course Hours: Lecture–15, Lab–15, Clinical–0 Credits–2 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of NUR152 & NUR 155
This course expands on the cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills presented in Nur 152 Nursing Care of Adults. This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts of maternal- child and mental health nursing. The concepts of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period, the newborn, PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 173
This course continues the exploration of medication classifications by body system begun in NUR155 Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I. This course expands upon the standards of practice relating to the principles of medication administration for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The indications for use, actions, side effects, contraindications, interactions, client education, and nursing interventions for each medication class are presented. The various methods of preparing and administering medications are explored and discussed. The course stresses the importance of the role of the LPN in safe and efficient medication administration, including the value of communication and documentation. Course Hours: Lecture–30, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–2 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of NUR 152 & NUR 155
This course expands on the cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills presented in previous courses. The nursing care of clients with infection, altered immune systems, cancer, and genitourinary, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, reproductive and sensory disorders are discussed. Medications, nutrition, health promotion, and risk reduction as well as gerontological considerations are included. The nursing care of the client having surgery is also discussed. An overview of the nurse’s role in disaster and emergency preparedness is presented. The clinical experiences offered expand student knowledge, skills, and abilities in providing safe, competent, therapeutic care to a client throughout their lifespan with a variety of health care problems. The student will integrate leadership and management concepts taught in NUR 175 Practical Nursing Capstone into clinical practice. The student’s clinical learning experience will also include team nursing in a long-term care setting and focused medication administration in an acute care setting. Course Hours: Lecture–105, Lab–0, Clinical–240 Credits–11 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of NUR162, NUR 165, & NUR 167
Examines health trends and issues including health care delivery systems. Emphasis is placed on conflict management, advocacy, leadership, management, role transition, and continuing education. The student will integrate leadership and management concepts taught in NUR 175 into practice. Course Hours: Lecture–45, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of NUR 162, NUR 165, & NUR 167 PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 174
This course provides the core concepts necessary to understand the economic impact of healthcare. The nurse's role in understanding the impact of key health economics issues, including the demand for health and health services, health insurance, and disparities in cost and access for the healthcare consumer. Course Hours: Lecture–30, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–2 Prerequisite(s): Current RN License
This course promotes clinical decision-making based on evidence by exploring and integrating current scientific evidence, using clinical reasoning, identifying patient preferences, and assessing available resources. The use of information management systems in collecting, managing, and communicating patient data and mitigating errors is evaluated. The maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality is highly stressed. Course Hours: Lecture–45, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): Current RN License
This course aims to introduce students to the nursing care of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations. Principles and practices of community health are discussed. Emphasis is placed on assessing factors that influence the health of populations and the use of evidence-based practices in delivering spiritually and culturally appropriate health promotion and disease prevention interventions. The role of the nurse as an advocate for social justice is explored. Course Hours: Lecture–45, Lab–0, Clinical–45, Credits–4 Prerequisite(s): Current RN License
This course focuses on leadership and management principles and functions essential to professional nursing. Political, social, cultural, legal, and ethical issues are explored from a leader’s viewpoint. Nursing leaders from diverse healthcare settings will be studied to determine their influence on the nursing profession. Course Hours: Lecture–45, Lab–0, Clinical–45, Credits–4 Prerequisite(s): Current RN License
This course introduces students to global healthcare systems and models and their influence on health disparities and the delivery of healthcare. The emphasis for this course is on the global burden of PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 175
This course provides students basic information about genetics and genomics in human health and illness. Basic genetic science, standard genetic testing, and ethical implications of genetic information are explored. The nurse's role as an advocate for individual rights regarding access to and use genetic information, decision-making, and actions are examined. Course Hours: Lecture–30, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–2 Prerequisite(s): Current RN License
This course focuses on ethical/legal concepts required for sound decision-making in clinical practice and legal responsibility. The focus is value clarification, applying ethical theory, ethical decision- making models, and professional, ethical standards. Emphasis is on the ethical obligations of professional nurses. Course Hours: Lecture–45, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): Current RN License
This course introduces the professional nurse to holistic philosophy, theory, and practice. The focus is on holistic health assessment and alternative treatment modes to promote health and healing in practice and daily living. Course Hours: Lecture–45, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): Current RN License
This course synthesizes the elements of prior courses regarding current healthcare trends and issues related to professional nursing practice, nursing research, and professional development. Integrated content expectations are evolving issues, lifelong learning, the impact of cultural issues, and the promotion of the nursing profession. Course Hours: Lecture–45, Lab–0, Clinical–0 Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): Current RN License PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 176
